Sunday, February 15, 2009

WS100 Contemplation

Not a bad little run today, aside from it being little.

Been doing a lot of thinking lately in regards to the Western States 100. If things don't turn around in the plantar fasciitis department within the next month or so, I'm going to have to get real and consider dropping out. I'm going to set a deadline for myself by the end of March at the latest. Even then, that's pushing it for allowing myself time to train properly.

My first true active release therapy session is tomorrow (last Thursday was more of an exploratory session to see what was up). Hopefully this will do the trick. I'm running out of bullets.

Given your training from the last couple years, I think you'd be surprised at how quickly things can turn around in your training when you are healthy. Every winter, I spend a lot of time skiing and I always run less than I feel is optimal. And every year, after 8 or so good weeks of running in April and May, I find myself feeling pretty fit and ready to go for summer races. It might depend on your goals for the race, but it's tough to get into WS and you never know when you'll get another shot. Even if you go there planning to "tour" the course rather than race it, it might be worth the trip.

So, I don't think you need to make a decision as soon as you might think.

I don't know about your lodging plans or travel plans for the race itself, but I have a house rented for a few days before the race and rooms in Auburn for Saturday and Sunday night. I'm sure we could squeeze you in if that makes it easier for you to delay a go/no-go decision.